A rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has sparked global concern, but health officials say the rodent-borne virus remains a low risk to the public despite its severe and potentially deadly impact. Read more: Hantavirus: What it is, how it spreads, and why health officials say there is no need to panic
A Mothibistad man who lured a woman with an offer of a lift has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a brutal rape in Batlharos. Read more: Mothibistad man jailed for brutal rape after luring woman with lift offer
They were pushed hard by the Boland Cavaliers in a 24–14 win in Wellington, and again had to dig deep in a 44–34 victory over the Pumas in Kimberley. Read more: Griquas braced big forwards battle from cornered Cheetahs – OFM
Uproar over ‘illegal’ appointment of acting city boss spirals as Nelson Mandela Bay mayor enters fray · Michael Kimberley · Editor’s Choice · Related … Read more: Lobishe calls for emergency council meeting – The Herald
… Northern Cape and Beaufort West municipality in the Western Cape, as well as the high-lying areas of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality in the … Read more: Up to 200mm of rain anticipated for parts of Western and Eastern Cape – News24
… Northern Cape province”. “Severe thunderstorms over the Free State and northwest provinces, where significant impacts were already observed last … Read more: SAWS warns of snow, storms, floods nationwide – Channel Africa
The rise of multisensory installations like Frameless are an inspiring way for children to interact with art – but do they risk making the real … Read more: Mummy, is this a video game? The dangers of showing kids art on a screen – The Guardian
Durban FilmMart 2026 Moves to October, Reaffirming Commitment to African Cinema … DFM 2026 will be presented under the theme “Shifting Worlds: Turning … Read more: Durban FilmMart 2026 Moves to October – Afrocritik
From Durban to Harvard to Cape Town: Why I am walking 1,600km for home. I am writing this from the road, somewhere between one South African community … Read more: From Durban to Harvard to Cape Town: Why I’m walking 1,600km for home – Daily Maverick
